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According to modern synthetic theory of evolution proposed by Dobzhansky, all of the following are causes of genetic variability except
(a) Gene mutations
(b) Genetic recombination
(c) Changes in chromosome number
(d) Natural selection

A

Gene mutations

B

Genetic recombination

C

Changes in chromosume number

D

Natural selection

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